M4.5 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Aug 18, 2026 at 09:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 130 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 130.0 km |
| Coordinates | -24.743, -177.126 |
| Time | Aug 18, 09:02 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000tlm6 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 276 km | Aug 17, 08:38 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.